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Local features, events, what's on and local stories! This is the latest from Durham OnAir.


The true ‘90s and 2023 cost of Kevin’s New York trip in Home Alone 2
After 33 years of entertaining multiple generations around the world, the 90s festive classics Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New...
Dec 20, 2023


Weeks left to enjoy The Magic of the Silver Swan exhibition
The Bowes Museum's landmark exhibition, The Magic of the Silver Swan, which celebrates the beauty and artistry of the science of automata...
Dec 20, 2023


ANNOUNCING FRANK SKINNER’S NEW TOUR - 30 YEARS OF DIRT
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and 7-nights at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End, comic legend Frank Skinner is...
Dec 19, 2023


Durham University to honour leading figures
Durham University is to recognise leading figures from the fields of diplomacy, music and local government with the award of honorary...
Dec 19, 2023


St Cuthbert’s Hospice ‘branches out’ and extends Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme to new postcodes!
St Cuthbert’s Hospice are ‘branching out’ and extending its Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme to new postcodes in County Durham for 2024!...
Dec 16, 2023

Universities collect over a tonne of items during Festive Food Drive
Universities across the North East joined forces to collect more than a tonne of food and toiletries for families who need a little help...
Dec 16, 2023


County Durham Community Foundation’s ‘Poverty Hurts’ appeal raises more than £1.1 million
The County Durham Community Foundation’s 'Poverty Hurts' Appeal has reached its ambitious goal of raising £1 million in less than 12...
Dec 15, 2023


Life Reaches for the Stars with ongoing commitment to Accessibility
The festive season of events is in full swing for venues across the region, with visitors snapping up tickets to sell-out experiences....
Dec 15, 2023


Durham schoolgirls win top NHS careers competition
The creative talents of two young Durham students have won them top honours in a prestigious national contest. Rose Foster (left) and...
Dec 13, 2023


Family thank firefighter who rescued Buttons the pony
From cats stuck up trees to large animal rescues that call for heavy lifting equipment, firefighters don't just save human lives. Shortly...
Dec 13, 2023


6425 people to take part in Hospice Santa Runs this December!
6425 people to take part in Hospice Santa Runs this December! Over 30 schools and groups have signed up to support St Cuthbert’s Hospice...
Dec 12, 2023


Prescribing dance and wellbeing to beat social isolation in east durham
A “prescription” of dancing and wellbeing classes are helping to combat social isolation in County Durham, thanks to funding from believe...
Dec 12, 2023


Durham Cathedral launches a Monks' gin for Christmas shoppers.
Durham Cathedral has launched a new gin in partnership with Durham Distillery just in time for Christmas. Durham Cathedral Monks’ Gin,...
Dec 7, 2023


These Xmas songs harm productivity
The 10 Most Distracting Christmas Songs to Play at Work Study reveals the most distracting Christmas songs to play while working,...
Dec 5, 2023


Film Director Takes on 7.1 Mile Charity Challenge
Award winning film director Dean Midas, is walking from Willington Cricket Club to Durham Cathedral, 7.1 miles on Saturday December 9th,...
Dec 5, 2023


MADNESS announce Newcastle Racecourse show
Following the success of their No 1 album ‘C’Est La Vie’ this week, get your baggy trousers ready as we are thrilled to announce MADNESS...
Dec 1, 2023


Lifesaving dogs needed in Houghton-le-Spring
Could your dog be a lifesaver this festive period? Just one donation of blood can help to save the lives of up to four other poorly pups....
Dec 1, 2023


World's Top-Ranked Pool Players To Take In First Competition of its Kind in North East
The world’s top-ranked pool players are set to come together in the first-ever English eight-ball pool tournament of its kind which will...
Dec 1, 2023

Woman sadly dies in Darlington house fire
A woman has sadly died in a house fire in Darlington. At 9.53am on Saturday (November 25), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue...
Nov 27, 2023

Conservatives select North East mayoral election candidate
Guy Renner-Thompson has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the election of a new North East Mayor next year. Guy, who is a...
Nov 26, 2023
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